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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.58, 999.14 and 341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.58, 999.14 and 341.96 is: 512.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.58 : 999.14 = 341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.58/999.14 = 341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.58x = 999.14 × 341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.58x = 341,667.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,667.98/666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.57

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